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EDCO tells commissioners Central Oregon economy is growing; cites 750 jobs and $200M raised in recent strategic period

Deschutes County Board of Commissioners · April 1, 2026
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Economic Development of Central Oregon reported to the Deschutes County Board that its three‑year strategic effort helped catalyze about 750 jobs and $200 million in capital investment, outlined a 3‑year strategic plan and described a pipeline of 188 active projects including several large manufacturing and logistics developments.

Economic Development of Central Oregon (EDCO) presented its annual report to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on April 1, highlighting regional gains, a new strategic plan and an active project pipeline that EDCO staff say will support future job and capital growth.

John (EDCO CEO) and staff described the organization’s outcomes through December 31 and previewed the next strategic cycle. EDCO reported being allocated $309,951 in county video lottery funds in the current fiscal year and a…

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